Average Forklift Driver salary in Belfast

Are you an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver looking for a change? Would you like to work for one of the market leading companies with fantastic benefits? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! Here at GXO Logistics, we are looking for full-time, permanent Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our team in Lisburn for our customer, one of the largest American corporations, Coca-Cola. This is a full time, permanent role. Working 12 hours shift, rotating between days and nights with minimum 3 days off between shifts. Every second month you will have 7 consecutive days off!Pay, benefits and more:An hourly rate of £15.52Holiday pay Workplace pension, retail discounts, healthcare and Dental cash plans Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses  Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills; your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too What you will do on a typical day:Perform a range of duties related to the handling of stock items Ensure a smooth flow of products throughout the warehouse, from receipt to despatch Be proactive and responsible for Health and Safety to help minimise risks, hazards, and incidents Operate MHE in a safe manner and to required company’s standards What you need to succeed at GXO:Previous experience driving Counterbalance FLT is essential Have a great attendance and punctuality Effective team member also taking ownership of your own work Flexible approach to work being reliable and honest We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

Night Shift Shovel Driver & Silo OperativeWest Twin Silos Ltd, BelfastAbout UsW&R Barnett Ltd has been the leading supplier to the Irish animal feed industry since 1839, and over almost two centuries, our commitment to quality and service provision has cemented our position as a market leader.Our West Twin Silos operation in Belfast is one of Europe’s largest grain silos, with a strong focus on efficiency, high quality and superior service. This impressive complex operates in line with many worldwide standards, such as ISO 9001, and is a TASCC approved store.We are now looking for a Night Shift Shovel Driver & Silo Operative to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.Your normal hours of work will average 36 hours per week over a four week period and will either be on Shift A or Shift B. Shifts will rotate every four weeks with other Silo Operatives.Shift ASunday 18:00 – Monday 07:00Monday 18:00 – Tuesday 07:00Tuesday 18:00 – Wednesday 07:00Shift BWednesday 18:00 - Thursday 07:00Thursday 18:00 - Friday 07:00Friday 17:00 - Saturday 06:00The Benefits- Attractive rewards package- Highly competitive pension plan- 20 days’ paid holiday, increasing to 25 days with service- Health cash plan- Employee wellbeing support- Charity matching scheme- Busy social calendar- Employee development- Play an important role in the ongoing success of a busy siteThis is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to take the next step in their career to join our leading company.You’ll benefit from being part of a highly respected, large-scale operation, giving you the satisfaction of contributing to the smooth running of one of Europe’s most significant grain silo facilities.In return, you’ll enjoy the security of a permanent night-shift role with a structured rota, strong support for wellbeing and development, and the chance to build a long-term career within a business that values loyalty, teamwork and progression.TheRoleAs a Night Shift Shovel Driver & Silo Operative, you will form part of a team which carries out the day-to-day operation of silos and flat stores within West Twin Silos, based at Belfast Harbour.Your duties will include:- Operating tipper to discharge commodities into store bays- Loading trucks- Assisting with ship discharge- Performing daily checks on new equipmentAbout YouTo be considered as a Night Shift Shovel Driver & Silo Operative, you will need:- The willingness to work weekends, as required- Flexibility in your approach to hours and dutiesExperience of working in an automated animal feed store and/or experience of bulk material handling in this area would be beneficial to your application.Appropriate licences and experience of loading grain box type trailers using a 5-tonne bucket capacity front loader shovel, such as a CAT950 or Volvo L120, etc., would be equally advantageous.Other organisations may call this role Warehouse Operative, Manufacturing Operative, FLT Driver, Forklift Truck Driver, Plant Operative, Front Loader Driver, Operations Assistant, Silo Worker, Site Operative, Yard Operative, or Operations Support Assistant.Webrecruit and W&R Barnett are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you’re looking for an exciting opportunity as a Night Shift Shovel Driver & Silo Operative, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Reed Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established transport company based in Belfast City Centre. We are currently seeking a reliable and physically fit Driver’s Assistant to support a delivery driver with early morning store deliveries.Key DetailsWorking Days: Every Tuesday and FridayHours: 04:00 – 07:00Location: Belfast City CentreStart Date: ImmediateContract: Temporary OngoingRole ResponsibilitiesAssisting the driver with unloading cages of clothing from delivery vansMoving stock safely and efficiently into retail storesEnsuring deliveries are handled accurately and with careAlways following health and safety proceduresRequirementsPhysically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling dutiesReliable, punctual, and able to commit to early morning shiftsA positive attitude and strong work ethicPrevious experience in a similar role is desirable but not essentialTo apply or find out more, please contact Reed Recruitment today, or send an up-to-date CV via the “Apply” link